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Risk Assessment Description:

This free extension leads and trailing cables risk assessment template is designed for facilities managers, electricians, office administrators and any workplace where portable power is required. Whether you’re setting up temporary power for events, connecting tools on a construction site, running equipment in a warehouse, or supplying laptops in an office, this extension leads risk assessment example provides pre‑filled hazards and control measures you can customise.

The template covers all key risks for extension leads and trailing cables, including electrical shock from damaged leads, overheating and fire from overloaded circuits, trip and slip hazards, mechanical damage, use in wet conditions, lack of residual current device (RCD) protection, voltage mismatch, and inadequate inspection regimes. It also addresses specific scenarios such as high‑current tools, long‑run leads and work near water sources.

Use this template for:

Workplace risk planning – quickly identify electrical hazards before connecting power.
Tool and equipment briefings – provide clear, actionable control steps to staff.
Compliance documentation – demonstrate adherence to the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) 17th Edition, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), and the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Each hazard includes suggested control measures covering regular visual inspections, use of RCD‑protected sockets, load assessment, proper cable routing, waterproofing, and safe storage. The risk matrix uses a standard 5×5 likelihood‑severity scoring, with controlled severity always matching the initial severity as required by HSE guidance.

Additional guidance: The controls reference specific legal requirements where relevant – for example, load limits are set in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and RCD testing follows the testing procedures set out in BS EN 61008. Where work is carried out in wet locations, the IP44 rating requirement complies with the IET Wiring Regulations amendment for outdoor use.

Fully editable and shareable – customise hazards, add site‑specific risks, adjust control measures to match your conditions, then download as a PDF for records or share with your team.

Compliant with: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) 17th Edition, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

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Risks covered in this Use of Extension Leads and Trailing Cables risk assessment

This Use of Extension Leads and Trailing Cables risk assessment template covers 15 assessed hazards, each scored before and after control measures on a 5×5 HSE risk matrix.

Hazard	Initial risk	Controlled risk
Overloading leads causing overheating and fire	20	10
Use of leads in wet or damp conditions	20	10
Electrical shock from damaged extension lead	15	10
Mechanical damage to cables	15	10
Lack of RCD protection on supplied power	15	5
Use of leads near flammable liquids	15	10
Trip hazard from trailing cables	12	4
Inadequate inspection and maintenance schedule	12	4
Lead overheating due to coiled storage	12	4
Cable damage from pulling or tension	12	4
Voltage mismatch between lead and equipment	8	4
Improper storage leading to damage	8	4
Improper plug/socket mismatch	8	4
Unauthorised alteration or repair of leads	8	4
Electrical interference causing equipment malfunction	6	3

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